Changing the mirror in a rearview mirror is really easy. However, it is less so for change the complete mirror . Rest assured, this is a totally feasible operation for a novice mechanic , for a Volkswagen Iroc or any other type of vehicle. For information, be aware that a missing or defective rear view mirror can result in a ticket of 68 euros. However, there is no loss of point on the driving license for this concern. Only the left and interior mirrors are required . The right rear view mirror becomes mandatory when the visibility of the interior rear view mirror is impaired. But let's move on to what really concerns us, namely the replacement of retro .
How to change the complete rear view mirror of a Volkswagen Iroc
In order to to change your Volkswagen Iroc rear view mirror , you can count about a little half-hour . Experienced DIY enthusiasts can take care of it by a quarter of an hour only. However, not all mirrors are necessarily simple to change , it depends on the options on board. Now let's see how to go about it step by step.
- You must first remove the cover on the mirror inside the passenger compartment of your Volkswagen Iroc
- For a retro mechanical : it will generally be necessary to remove or unclip the adjustment wheel
- For a model electric : you will have to disconnect the connector. From time to time the latter is not super accessible, you will then have to remove the door trim.
- Unscrew and remove all of the fasteners that hold the damaged mirror
- Position the new mirror on your Volkswagen Iroc
- Position all fastening systems, and check that they are in place
- For mechanical mirrors: replace the wheel
- For electric mirrors: reconnect the connector
- Replace the cover
- Test the mirror of your Volkswagen Iroc
Concerning the electric models, it is sometimes possible that an electric fault prevents the correct functioning of the retro. If this is the case, it is not always necessary to change it. Just watch that the connector is not cluttered, or follow the wiring to perceive a possible false contact. So, isolating the false contact will be enough for the retro of this Volkswagen Iroc to start working normally.